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'We know how to look after ourselves': Naseeruddin Shah responds to Imran Khan's dig at treatment of minorities in India
Fp Staff •After Imran Khan stirred the hotpot that is the ongoing stir over Naseeruddin Shah's comments on the Bulandshahr violence, the actor on Sunday responded to Imran and asked him to stay away from “issues that don’t concern him”.
Imran Khan says 'will show Narendra Modi govt how to treat minorities', referring to Naseeruddin Shah's remarks on Bulandshahr
•In reference to the controversy surrounding Naseeruddin Shah's comments on communal violence in Bulandshahr, Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan said if justice is not given to the weak then it will only lead to an uprising.
US claims 800,000 to 2 million people from religious minorities detained in Chinese internment camps
•An estimated 800,000 to 2 million religious minorities are currently being detained in internment camps in China, the Trump Administration has told lawmakers, who have expressed serious concerns over the massive human rights violations there.
Pakistan's Ahmadi community could be further imperiled by a new court order
Meena Menon •The Ahmadi community is perhaps the most endangered minority in Pakistan and is at the vortex of mindless violence – they are often killed or attacked on the slightest pretext, their mosques bombed and cases filed against them for violating the law
Exiled author Taslima Nasreen says religious minorities better in India than in Pakistan, Bangladesh
•Controversial writer Taslima Nasreen says the condition of religious minorities is much better in India than in neighbouring Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Jammu and Kashmir govt looting money meant for minorities: BJP leader
•Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson Virender Gupta on Tuesday accused the state government of "looting the money" provided by the Centre.
Watch: Pakistan is home to the 2nd largest number of Indian migrants after UAE
Fp Staff •Pakistan is home to the maximum number of Indian migrants after the United Arab Emirates, followed by USA.
Ethnic and religious minorities in Sri Lanka still feel marginalised: American lawmaker
•Sri Lanka's ethnic and religious minorities including Tamils still feel marginalised, seven years after the end of the civil war with the LTTE.
Pope Francis condemns Lahore blast, appeals for 'safety and serenity' to religious minorities
Fp Archives •Pope Francis on Monday appealed to Pakistani authorities to step up security for religious minorities after the "abhorrent" suicide bombing targeting Christians which killed scores in Lahore.
Narcissistic suit to Obama's lesson on religious freedom: Here are PM Modi's embarrassing moments
Devparna •As a leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has certainly showed a marked shift in leadership and style of governance compared to the earlier UPA regime but there were areas which could have been handled better by the government.